Your return on this property is likely less than 7% unless you see very high appreciation (double digit or near it).

Digitizing processes in order to drive down costs really pays off. 

For example, travel nurses and digital nomads are typically looking for very different property types than a family relocating to an area.

There was an older gentleman who had bought a lot of land back in the 70s when inflation was double digits and no one wanted to buy anything.

As I keeping getting deep into it, I dig it.

Optimized doesn't just mean your digital environment, but all the basics like making sure the rooms look photogenic and have an Instagrammable moment, having backups off all bedding and replaceable items so your property always looks like the pictures, setting up strategic partnerships with local businesses, tour guides, etc...As far as management - make sure to have a handful of cleaners and contractors on good terms. 

If you're aiming for a double-digit return, Tulum might not be the ideal market for your investment.

For large managers this may not be an interesting route but for those wanting to benefit from the royalties from the secondary market trading, its an interesting route for sure I wrote Digital Melting to educate the masses. 

He offers partners mid-single digit returns after everything is done and counted properly.

Real estate has historically been a long term play.this idea that someone who otherwise never cared about real estate, can simply dial up a realtor and buy instant 4 digit monthly cashlfow is something born out of YouTube.